El Kelaa des Srarhna climate
El Kelaa des Srarhna (Morocco) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C69 °F, and about 312 mm12 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
El Kelaa des Srarhna climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1865 | 643 | 1254 | 361.4 |
| Feb | 2068 | 744 | 1356 | 311.2 |
| Mar | 2374 | 948 | 1661 | 411.6 |
| Apr | 2679 | 1152 | 1865 | 271.1 |
| May | 3087 | 1458 | 2272 | 160.6 |
| Jun | 3595 | 1864 | 2780 | 40.1 |
| Jul | 39103 | 2171 | 3087 | 50.2 |
| Aug | 39103 | 2272 | 3187 | 50.2 |
| Sep | 3493 | 1966 | 2679 | 170.7 |
| Oct | 2984 | 1661 | 2272 | 291.1 |
| Nov | 2272 | 1151 | 1662 | 652.6 |
| Dec | 1966 | 846 | 1356 | 361.4 |
| Year | 39103 | 643 | 2169 | 31212 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60% | 39% | 3.4 | 10:16 |
| Feb | 59% | 41% | 4.3 | 11:00 |
| Mar | 57% | 41% | 5.5 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 57% | 42% | 6.5 | 12:56 |
| May | 50% | 37% | 7.3 | 13:47 |
| Jun | 42% | 23% | 8.0 | 14:14 |
| Jul | 34% | 20% | 7.9 | 14:03 |
| Aug | 34% | 23% | 7.1 | 13:19 |
| Sep | 45% | 30% | 5.9 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 49% | 38% | 4.6 | 11:19 |
| Nov | 56% | 40% | 3.6 | 10:28 |
| Dec | 60% | 40% | 3.1 | 10:04 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of El Kelaa des Srarhna is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 39 °C103 °F and a low of 22 °C72 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 18 °C65 °F and lows 6 °C43 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 18.8 °C33.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 312 mm12 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 44% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–September. The wettest month is November (65 mm2.6 in), the driest is June (4 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 34% in July to 60% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 20%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in January to 10 km/h (6 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit El Kelaa des Srarhna
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–April: average highs of 18 °C65 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 27 mm1.1 in to 65 mm2.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 39 °C103 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for El Kelaa des Srarhna
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1865 to 20 °C68 °F, lows 643 to 8 °C46 °F, about 34 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2374 to 30 °C87 °F, lows 948 to 14 °C58 °F, about 28 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3595 to 39 °C103 °F, lows 1864 to 22 °C72 °F, about 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2272 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 1151 to 19 °C66 °F, about 37 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How El Kelaa des Srarhna compares
Compared with Marrakesh, about 72 km to the southwest, El Kelaa des Srarhna is on average 0.6 °C1 °F cooler and receives 7% more precipitation (312 mm12 in vs 291 mm11 in). The difference is largest in July (0.8 °C1.4 °F cooler).
Of the 31 places in Morocco covered by World Climates, El Kelaa des Srarhna is the 4th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 27th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Morocco climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Almería (Spain, BSh), Sakiet ed Daier (Tunisia, BSh) and Sfax (Tunisia, BWh).
Nearby places
- Marrakesh 72 km · 21 °C70 °F · 291 mm11 in
- Al Fqih Ben Çalah 84 km · 21 °C69 °F · 397 mm16 in
- Khouribga 104 km · 17 °C63 °F · 460 mm18 in
- Beni Mellal 105 km · 21 °C70 °F · 526 mm21 in
- Settat 107 km · 19 °C66 °F · 440 mm17 in
- Dar Bouazza 167 km · 19 °C66 °F · 450 mm18 in
- El Jadida 169 km · 19 °C66 °F · 418 mm16 in
- Casablanca 172 km · 19 °C67 °F · 473 mm19 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in El Kelaa des Srarhna?
August is the warmest month in El Kelaa des Srarhna, with an average high of 39 °C (103 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (72 °F).
What is the coldest month in El Kelaa des Srarhna?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 18 °C (65 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (43 °F).
When does it rain the most in El Kelaa des Srarhna?
November is the wettest month with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation; June is the driest with about 4 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit El Kelaa des Srarhna?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–April.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 539 m, while El Kelaa des Srarhna lies at about 471 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.